What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologists' Assistant - UPMC Hanover position at UPMC?
Candidates may be hired at the Sr. Pathologists' Assistant level depending on experience and education requirements met.
The Pathologists' Assistant offers a bonus up to the amount of $8,000. The Sr. PA offers a bonus up to $20,000.
Purpose:
Assists Pathologists in performance of adult and baby autopsies and processes gross specimens from surgery. Accountable to the Pathologists on medical issues.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all safety standards, policies and procedures related to the handling and disposal of specimens. Comply with universal precaution procedures. Assist with quality assurance functions as related to overall patient care.
- Remain abreast of policies, regulations, guidelines, techniques and procedures in anatomic pathology. Aid in the orientation of new residents and pathologists.
- Participate in and perform autopsy procedures. Perform pathology procedures independently receiving, dissecting and describing specimens. File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintains accurate records of all such activities. Photograph gross surgical and autopsy specimens.
- Perform service and maintenance of various tools and equipment.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000